Are Dutch voters really turning to populist Geert Wilders? 'Dutch voters choose a new government in March 2017 and if the polls are right, the right-wing Freedom Party (PVV) of populist leader Geert Wilders is surging ahead of his rivals and is set to win 35 seats'. BBC NEWS. Author - Anna Holligan. Published 9 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.